Airbnb invites guests to spend the night atop Great Wall of China

Airbnb shows it does not take its tagline “don’t go there, live there” lightly, having added the Great Wall of China to its platform not merely as a sightseeing option, but as a complete overnight stay experience.

The homesharing platform said it worked with historians and preservationist groups to open up “unprecedented access” to the world wonder, allowing guests to spend the night in a custom-designed home situated along the ancient portion of the wall.

High above the ground within a centuries-old tower along the Great Wall, Airbnb has created a bedroom offering 360-degree views and a vantage point for stargazing.

At sunset, guests can enjoy a dinner with multiple courses, each representing a different aspect of Chinese culture. Dinner will be accompanied by a traditional Chinese music performance, which is bookable year-round for all travellers to China.

The following morning, guests will embark on a sunrise hike through China’s countryside while learning about the Great Wall, its heritage, history and protection efforts from the wall’s official historians.

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